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Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Biggest Barrier to Startup Cash Return
Unlock trapped cash—learn the biggest barriers to getting cash back (holds, reserves, delays) and how founders can protect liquidity.
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Accounting for Employee Stock Options (ESO)
Launch an employee stock option plan that attracts talent, boosts retention, and stays investor-ready from seed through Series B.
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Delaware Franchise Tax High or Incorrect
Lower your Delaware franchise tax—learn why bills spike, how to use the Assumed Par Value method, and how startups avoid overpaying.
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Register Sales Tax
Register for sales tax the right way—learn when startups must register, how nexus works, and what to set up before collecting tax.
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Sales Tax Notices: 10 Reasons Startups Get Them
Learn 10 common reasons startups receive sales tax notices and how better state and local tax compliance can prevent penalties and interest.
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What to Do if You Receive a Payroll Tax Notice
Handle payroll tax notices fast—learn common causes, how to respond, and how to prevent repeats with better payroll processes and compliance.
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What are VC Fund Reserves?
Decode VC fund reserves—learn why VCs hold capital for follow-on rounds and how reserves influence your fundraising and pro rata dynamics.
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What is a Demand Deposit Marketplace?
Protect venture cash beyond FDIC limits with smarter diversification and cash-safety strategies for treasury management.
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SVB Venture Debt After the Crisis
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had a liquidity/solvency crisis in the middle of March 2023, and was taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Capital Gains on SAFE Note Conversions Explained
Learn when capital gains tax applies on SAFE note conversions, how QSBS and holding periods work, and what investors should track to minimize their tax bill.
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A Checklist for Moving Your Startup's Bank Account
Switch bank accounts without chaos—follow this checklist to move payments, payroll, vendors, and reconciliations while avoiding missed transactions.
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What's the Biggest Drawback of a PEO?
Avoid PEO regret—learn the biggest drawbacks of using a PEO, from cost and control tradeoffs to HR and benefits constraints.
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